Bajaj Chetak 2025 Launched in India: Price, Booking, Delivery, Features, and Rivals

The BAJAJ's Chetak Electric 2025, the latest electric scooter from Bajaj Auto, has been officially launched in India. Here's a detailed breakdown of its price, booking details, delivery timeline, features, and competitors.

In April 2022, the Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter held the seventh position in the Indian two-wheeler electric vehicle market, capturing only 2.3% of the market share. However, by April 2023, it climbed to fourth place with a 6.1% market share. The following year, in April 2024, it secured third place with an 11.6% share. Now, as of December 2024, the Chetak has successfully risen to first place, covering an impressive 26.7% market share.

Price and Variants

The Chetak Electric 2025 is priced starting at ₹ 1,20,000 to 1,27,243 (Ex-showroom, Bengaluru) for the two variants - Chetak 3502 and Chetak 3501, respectively. The price of the Chetak 3503 has yet not been disclosed but will come into the picture very soon after the launch. These prices can vary a little in the different regions of the country.

Booking and Delivery Details

Bookings for the Chetak Electric 2025 can be made through the official Bajaj website or authorised dealerships. Deliveries are expected to begin shortly after the launch.

Battery and Performance

The Next-Gen Chetak Electric is powered by a 3.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is fully protected and placed under the floorbed.

It consists aerodynamic design from the front to provide a better airflow to the battery area to keep it ever cool every time.

The scooter is powered by a next-gen motor with a newly designed motor control unit with an integrated DC-DC converter. All of this put together is claimed to offer a top speed of 73 kmph, a range of total 153 km on a single charge.

Additionally, it comes with a 950-watt on-board charger which can charge the Chetak from 0-80% in just 3 hours.

Design Highlights

The new Bajaj Chetak 2025 retains the classic features of its predecessor while introducing a modern touch. It showcases a neo-classic design with a metallic body, highlighted by a circular headlamp with daytime running lights (DRL). The scooter also features a sleek front apron that enhances its contemporary look, complete with integrated turn indicators and a centrally placed Chetak badge. 

Additionally, Bajaj has extended the floorboard and increased the length of the single-piece seat by 80 mm, improving comfort and practicality for riders. Lastly, the redesigned tail lamps with a sleeker LED pattern make the rear look gorgeous.

Features and Technology

The scooter is equipped with advanced features, including:

• Full touch-screen instrument cluster with adjustable touch sensitivity for conditions like rain, dust, etc.
  

One of the notable features of the Nex-Gen Chetak is its smart mobile application with added safety features such as:

• Remote Speed Lock Feature
• Remote Immobilization
• Geo-fencing Capability
• Theft Detection and Alerts
• Accident Detection
• Overspeed or Customised Alerts 

These newly added, advanced IoT features could be possible via the all-new telematics unit installed in the scooter which comes with IMU, VCU, and BCU.

Additionally, there is a special concept in this scooter called the i-Fuse, an intelligent device which has whose only purpose is to monitor the vehicle's current power consumption via various load conditions other than driving such as electronics and things powered by electricity in the vehicle.  This device monitors these metrics 24/7 to detect any kind of error such as any electronic malfunction.  

Comfort and Ride Quality

The Bajaj Chetak 2025 ensures rider and pillion comfort with:

• Well-padded seat with ergonomic design.
• Telescopic front forks and mono-shock rear suspension for tackling bumps and potholes on the road.
• 35 l of Underseat Storage for added convenience.

Rivals

The Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter comes in a competitive segment, taking on rivals such as:

• ​Ather 450X​
• ​Ola S1 Pro​
• ​TVS iQube​

With its impressive specs, stylish design, and competitive pricing, the Bajaj Chetak 2025 is set to make its mark in the electric scooter category. As it aims to address previous concerns regarding storage and range, it positions itself as a strong contender which is the No. 1 selling EV scooter in the Indian EV market in December 2024.